Quick Meatball Lasagna

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Quick Meatball Lasagna recipe—a time-saving twist on a classic Italian favorite! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish layers tender oven-ready lasagna noodles, juicy pre-cooked meatballs, and rich marinara sauce for maximum flavor with minimal effort. A creamy ricotta mixture, seasoned with aromatic basil and oregano, adds a gourmet touch, while gooey melted mozzarella and a golden Parmesan topping take this lasagna to the next level. Prepared in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in 35, this easy-to-assemble crowd-pleaser serves up to six and is ideal for family dinners or a cozy meal any day of the week. Serve with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a complete and satisfying Italian feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 24 pieces Frozen pre-cooked meatballs
• 9 sheets Lasagna noodles (oven-ready)
• 4 cups Marinara sauce
• 2 cups Ricotta cheese
• 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoons Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the mixture is smooth.

Step 3

Spoon 1/2 cup of marinara sauce evenly onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 4

Place a single layer of oven-ready lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.

Step 5

Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 6

Scatter 8 meatballs evenly across the layer, then drizzle 1 cup of marinara sauce over them.

Step 7

Repeat the layering process two more times: lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, meatballs, and marinara sauce.

Step 8

Finish the top layer with remaining marinara sauce, the last of the mozzarella cheese, and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly across the top.

Step 9

Cover the dish with aluminum foil, ensuring it does not touch the cheese, to prevent sticking.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

Step 12

Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4435.8 grams (4435.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9933

Total Fat 600.40g	770%
Saturated Fat 255.30g	1277%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 2002mg	667%
Sodium 20447mg	889%
Total Carbohydrate 572.20g	208%
Dietary Fiber 26.20g	94%
Total Sugars 62.50g
Protein 569.80g	1140%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 6055mg	466%
Iron 56mg	313%
Potassium 5927mg	126%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.2%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 23.0%